Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
When a small gear drives a larger gear, the larger gear generally turns:
- Faster with less torque
- Slower with more torque
- At the same speed
- Without changing direction
Reveal answer and explanation
Slower with more torque
The larger driven gear trades rotational speed for increased torque.